Curdsville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Daviess County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
100 Population 370/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Curdsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation395 ft (120 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density370/sq mi
Coordinates37.7361°N, 87.3324°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDaviess County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.12"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0495 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.20 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.0 / 100
Community Resilience84.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 93 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 93 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 47 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 92 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 87 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 37 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 92 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 134 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 94 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 93 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 96 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 94 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 121 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 92 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 92 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 120 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 93 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 138 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 120 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

484 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 82 fatalities, 1,090 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 63 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 71 km 31
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 57 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 83 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 76 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 52 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 95 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 82 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 42 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 65 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 15 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 41 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 94 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DENNISON HOLLOW RX (1,573 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 97 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 76 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 78 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 63 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 97 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 87 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 74 km
2019 HARRIS BRANCH RX 716 85 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 87 km
2022 HARTS CREEK RX 599 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 74 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.1 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in

Curdsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.1").

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